SIST EN 1797:2002
(Main)Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility
Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility
This European Standard specifies requirements for gas/materials compatibility for cryogenic vessels (such as chemical resistance) but it does not cover mechanical properties (e.g. for low temperature application).
It gives guidance for compatibility with gases other than oxygen and it gives detailed requirements for oxygen and oxygen enriched atmosphere compatibility and defines the testing methods for establishing oxygen compatibility of materials (metallic and non-metallic) to be used for cryogenic vessels and associated equipment.
It mainly deals with materials that are normally or could be in contact with liquid/gaseous oxygen e.g., materials for cryogenic vessels used for the storage and/or transport of liquid oxygen.
It also deals with the materials which can be in contact with oxygen enriched environment e.g. insulating materials used for nitrogen, neon, hydrogen and helium cryogenic vessels in case of air condensation.
Kryo-Behälter - Verträglichkeit von Gas/Werkstoffen
Diese Europäische Norm enthält Anforderungen (wie chemische Beständigkeit) an die Verträglichkeit von Werkstoffen mit Gasen für Kryo-Behälter, aber sie umfasst nicht mechanische Eigenschaften (z. B. für die Anwendung bei tiefen Temperaturen).
Sie gibt Hinweise für die Verträglichkeit mit anderen Gasen als Sauerstoff und sie enthält detaillierte Anforderungen an die Sauerstoff-Verträglichkeit und an die Verträglichkeit mit einer sauerstoffangereicherten Atmosphäre und definiert die Prüfverfahren für die Festlegung der Sauerstoff-Verträglichkeit von (metallischen und nicht-metallischen) Werkstoffen, die für Kryo-Behältern und deren Zubehör verwendet werden.
Sie behandelt hauptsächlich Werkstoffe, die üblicher- oder möglicherweise mit flüssigem/gasförmigem Sauerstoff in Berührung kommen, wie z. B. Werkstoffe für Kryo-Behälter zur Lagerung und/oder für den Transport von flüssigem Sauerstoff.
Sie behandelt auch Werkstoffe, die mit einer sauerstoffangereicherten Umgebung in Berührung kommen könnten, wie z. B. Isolierwerkstoffe gegen Luftkondensation für Kryo-Behälter für Stickstoff, Neon, Wasserstoff und Helium.
Récipients cryogéniques - Compatibilité entre gaz et matériaux
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions pour la compatibilité entre gaz et matériaux pour les récipients cryogéniques (telle que la résistance chimique). Les propriétés mécaniques (par exemple : pour une application à basse température) sont en dehors du domaine d'application de la présente Norme européenne.
Elle fournit des lignes directrices pour la compatibilité entre matériaux et gaz autre que l'oxygène et spécifie les prescriptions pour la compatibilité entre matériaux et oxygène et atmosphère enrichie en oxygène ; elle définit également les méthodes d'essai pour établir la compatibilité entre oxygène et matériaux (métalliques et non métalliques) destinés à être utilisés pour les récipients cryogéniques et leurs équipements associés.
Elle traite principalement de matériaux qui sont ou qui pourraient normalement se trouver au contact d'oxygène liquide/gazeux, comme par exemple, les matériaux utilisés pour récipients cryogéniques servant au stockage et/ou au transport d'oxygène liquide.
Elle traite également de matériaux qui sont susceptibles de se trouver au contact d'un environnement enrichi en oxygène, comme par exemple, les matériaux isolants utilisés pour la fabrication de récipients destinés à recevoir de l'azote, du néon, de l'hydrogène et de l'hélium, en cas de condensation d'air.
Kriogene posode - Združljivost plin/material
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2002
- Technical Committee
- TLP - Pressure vessels
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-2002
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2002
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-2002
Relations
- Replaces
SIST EN 1797-1:1999 - Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility - Part 1: Oxygen compatibility - Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2002
- Revised
oSIST prEN ISO 21010:2026 - Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility (ISO/DIS 21010:2025) - Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 1797:2001 - Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility is a CEN European Standard that specifies requirements and test methods for assessing gas/material compatibility in cryogenic vessels, with a particular focus on oxygen and oxygen‑enriched atmospheres. The standard covers chemical resistance and ignition risk of materials that may contact liquid or gaseous oxygen (LOX) or be exposed to oxygen‑enriched environments (for example via air condensation in nitrogen, hydrogen, neon or helium systems). EN 1797:2001 does not address mechanical low‑temperature properties.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of evaluation: Guidance for compatibility with gases other than oxygen, and detailed requirements for oxygen/oxygen‑enriched service.
- Material categories: Distinguishes between metallic materials (steels, copper, aluminium alloys, etc.) and non‑metallic materials (plastics, elastomers, lubricants, ceramics, glass, adhesives). Fully oxidised materials (glass, ceramics) are low risk if uncontaminated.
- Factors to consider: Operating pressure, temperature, oxygen concentration and state (liquid/gas), surface contamination (per EN 12300), potential ignition sources (friction, impact, static, electrical arc), heat of reaction and system design.
- Test methods defined:
- Spontaneous ignition test (Bomb test) - heating a sample in pressurised oxygen to determine spontaneous ignition temperature (SIT). EN 1797 prescribes test setup, oxygen purity and reporting.
- Pressure surge test - evaluates reactivity during rapid pressure surges; acceptance requires no reaction during repeated surge impacts at intended maximum working pressure.
- Mechanical impact test in liquid oxygen (LOX) - impact testing in LOX at specified energy per unit contact area; acceptance requires no reaction across a series of tests.
- Acceptance criteria: Numerical acceptance thresholds and procedural rules are provided in the standard (e.g., no reaction in defined sequences of pressure surge or impact tests). For severe conditions or systems >40 bar, additional testing or risk assessment is recommended.
- Identification and traceability: Each tested material must be clearly identified (commercial and manufacturer name) and reported.
Applications and who uses it
EN 1797:2001 is used by:
- Designers and manufacturers of cryogenic vessels and associated equipment for storage and transport of liquid oxygen (LOX).
- Material engineers selecting seals, insulations, gaskets, lubricants and other components exposed to oxygen or oxygen‑enriched environments.
- Test laboratories performing ignition, pressure surge and LOX impact tests.
- Safety engineers and purchasers preparing material specifications, risk assessments and acceptance criteria for oxygen service. Practical applications include material selection for LOX tanks, insulating materials for cryogenic dewars, valve and fitting materials, and verification of components where air condensation could lead to oxygen enrichment.
Related standards
- EN 849:1996 (Transportable gas cylinder valves and pressure surge testing)
- EN 12300 (Cleanliness for cryogenic service)
- EN ISO 11114‑1 / prEN ISO 11114‑2 (Compatibility of cylinder/valve materials with gas contents - metallic and non‑metallic) EN 1797:2001 replaces EN 1797‑1:1998 and should be consulted alongside these references when developing material specifications or test programs for cryogenic, oxygen‑service applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1797:2002 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibility". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for gas/materials compatibility for cryogenic vessels (such as chemical resistance) but it does not cover mechanical properties (e.g. for low temperature application). It gives guidance for compatibility with gases other than oxygen and it gives detailed requirements for oxygen and oxygen enriched atmosphere compatibility and defines the testing methods for establishing oxygen compatibility of materials (metallic and non-metallic) to be used for cryogenic vessels and associated equipment. It mainly deals with materials that are normally or could be in contact with liquid/gaseous oxygen e.g., materials for cryogenic vessels used for the storage and/or transport of liquid oxygen. It also deals with the materials which can be in contact with oxygen enriched environment e.g. insulating materials used for nitrogen, neon, hydrogen and helium cryogenic vessels in case of air condensation.
This European Standard specifies requirements for gas/materials compatibility for cryogenic vessels (such as chemical resistance) but it does not cover mechanical properties (e.g. for low temperature application). It gives guidance for compatibility with gases other than oxygen and it gives detailed requirements for oxygen and oxygen enriched atmosphere compatibility and defines the testing methods for establishing oxygen compatibility of materials (metallic and non-metallic) to be used for cryogenic vessels and associated equipment. It mainly deals with materials that are normally or could be in contact with liquid/gaseous oxygen e.g., materials for cryogenic vessels used for the storage and/or transport of liquid oxygen. It also deals with the materials which can be in contact with oxygen enriched environment e.g. insulating materials used for nitrogen, neon, hydrogen and helium cryogenic vessels in case of air condensation.
SIST EN 1797:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.40 - Cryogenic vessels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1797:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1797-1:1999, oSIST prEN ISO 21010:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1797:2002 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU, 94/55/EC, 96/49/EC, 96/86/EC, 96/87/EC, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071, M/086. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Cryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibilityKriogene posode - Združljivost plin/materialRécipients cryogéniques - Compatibilité entre gaz et matériauxKryo-Behälter - Verträglichkeit von Gas/WerkstoffenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1797:2001SIST EN 1797:2002en23.020.40ICS:SIST EN 1797-1:19991DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1797:200201-november-2002
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1797July 2001ICS 23.020.40Supersedes EN 1797-1:1998English versionCryogenic vessels - Gas/material compatibilityRécipients cryogéniques - Compatibilité entre gaz etmatériauxKryo-Behälter - Verträglichkeit von Gas/WerkstoffenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1797:2001 E
Spontaneous ignition test (Bomb test).8Annex B (normative)
Pressure surge test.13Annex C (informative)
Ignition test - Advantages and disadvantages of the two alternative methods.16Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU directives.17Bibliography.18
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